Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Litigation and Legal Service Director Job at Public Service Commission in Pretoria



Job Title: Litigation and Legal Service Director
Location: Pretoria
Company: Office of the Public Service Commission
Salary: An inclusive remuneration package of R771306 per annum
Requirements:
·         An appropriate tertiary qualification in Law
·         Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
·         Proven knowledge of and experience in Constitutional Law, Administrative and Procedural Law, Law of Contract, Civil and Criminal Procedures, Public Sector Legislation and Legislative Processes
·         Demonstrable understanding of Public service legislation, its application and policy development in the Public Sector
·         A minimum of 5 years Post Admission experience in Legal Practice
·         Proven experience in leadership or managerial position
·         Appropriate experience in project management
·         Financial management skills
·         Excellent communication skills
·         Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
·         Negotiation and interpersonal skills
·         Proven managerial record
·         Valid driver’s license

Duties:

·         Provide sound legal advisory services to the OPSC
·         Rendering formal or informal legal opinions
·         The formulation and drafting of complex, high level formal legal opinions and complex contract of commercial nature
·         Drafting and managing contracts
·         Ensuring legislative compliance
·         Liaising with the State Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Chief State Law Advisor

How to apply:

Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number, to the Director- General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria 0001 or Hand deliver at Commission House, cnr Hamilton and Ziervogel Streets, Arcadia, for attention.

Deadline: 18/10/2013